Hatch Oregon Accelerator

Are you ready to raise capital for your business?

The Hatch Oregon Accelerator prepares Oregon entrepreneurs running companies with fewer than 50 employees to raise startup or growth capital from ordinary Oregonians using the new Community Public Offering (CPO) law we pioneered. We are the state experts in its use, and our accelerator is unique in the country.

This program is for early stage and small businesses who are prepared to raise funds from their community. This is not a business development accelerator. If your business plan still requires development, please visit your local SBDC.

The Hatch Oregon Accelerator is a cohort-based course, open to all sectors*, offered both virtually and in-person, and brings in our statewide network of experts to prepare entrepreneurs for a successful offering.

*Be aware, cannabis companies who go through our accelerator will not be able to be hosted on HatchOregon.com.

In our 8-session program, participants learn to…

Be Ready to Fundraise

Build systems of support

Ensure team readiness for the time commitment

Plan for multiple scenarios, contingencies

Build key partnerships

Engage trusted allies

Stabilize business

Ensure sufficient runway

Communicate and Sell

Raise the crowd before beginning to fundraise

Remain compliant online and offline in advertising

Write for your audience

Use online communications

Prepare successful pitches

Plan events

Stay connected with investors

Write a CPO Prospectus

Understand securities

Plan for debt or equity

Develop offering terms

Write benefits and risks

Remain within the law

File with the state

Create trust account

Gather and store required documentation

Report to investors

Schedule

Workshops take place on weekly basis over the course of 8-9 weeks.

Program Fees

The cost of participating in the accelerator program is $3000. Alternatively, we offer a payment plan of $300/month for one year. This does not include the state filing fee to use the Oregon Intrastate Offering exemption ($200), or fees for setting up a trust account (variable).

After completing the accelerator, if you qualify to be listed on HatchOregon.com, the platform listing is $50/mo. Credit card processing fees are 2.9% + 30c per investment (via Stripe). Hatch Oregon does not take a percentage of investments, or charge a success fee.

How to Apply

Step 1

Take our ‘Intro to the CPO’. This is crucial to understand if your business can (or should) use a CPO to raise capital and is a prerequisite to the accelerator. You can take this online workshop at your earliest convenience.

Step 2

Gather your materials. Your business must be fully planned or in operation to participate in the Hatch Oregon Accelerator. We will ask you to submit your business plan, social media URL’s, and basic information about your business and experience.

Our Business Plan Template is a helpful precursor to preparing your prospectus. During the accelerator, we will ask you to reformat your business plan with this template, feel free to get a head start!

Step 3

Apply! On our application form, you’ll be asked to answer some questions to indicate your readiness—we don’t want to waste your time, and space is limited. You will also need to upload your new, restructured, business plan. If accepted, you’ll be notified and sent a welcome email with payment information.